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Can you use Le Creuset enameled skillets in the BGE?

I've got a few great Le Creuset enameled cast iron skillets that I'd love to use in the egg. I know using regular cast iron skillets is no problem in the BGE, but what about enameled ones like these? Can I throw them in there with abandon? Have any of you tried?

Yep, that's what they're made for. Some people don't want to "mess them up"....reminds me of my buddy's father in law who would borrow my truck to move stuff because he didn't want to scratch up his bedliner.

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Yep, that's what they're made for. Some people don't want to "mess them up"....reminds me of my buddy's father in law who would borrow my truck to move stuff because he didn't want to scratch up his bedliner.

I have used enamel cast iron on egg (I don't have the fancy expensive french ones, went with the Cooks Illustrated recommendation for reasonable priced one). Anyway, smoke stain is hard to clean off, so now I just wrap outside with HD foil before egging (someone else at one point said a light film coating of dish soap on exterior works too--I did not want soap in my egg). This is the perfect pot for Egret's great chili recipe!! Would post a photo of chili, but looks like I need to dig one up off computer later.

I've used the dish soap approach without issue (damp paper towel, add dish soap, wipe entire outside of DO) - the soap was dry to the touch in under a minute. Post cook clean up just required water and a sponge, no scrubbing - at least on the outside. I find this easier than using a yard of foil for a large DO, especially around the handles.

Our retail dealer said "sure you can use them in the egg" - then something happened and we tried to get and exchange and the Regional Le Crueset rep said "we can't honour the warranty because you used it on the egg". We assured him that the temp didn't go over 350 and we always used it indirect (ie: no flame). Needless to say, we won't buy their product anymore.

Here you go, cry babies. Enameled cast iron is in no way shape or form hurt by the egg.

I have used this DO for 2 years on my egg. I use it regularly for beans. I have only cleaned the outside one other time. Here is a before, after 5 min of soaking in soap water and 5 strokes with a Brillo pad, and one side with a little elbow grease.

Seriously folks, it's so easy. The black soot comes right off. No issues.